Imperial Valley College
- The mission of Imperial Valley College is to foster excellence in education that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character, and abilities; to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals; and to be responsive to the greater community.
School Highlights
Imperial Valley College serves 8,511 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 8,511 students
- In-state tuition: $1,365
- Out-state tuition: $7,525
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Imperial Valley College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 401 teachers has grown by 39% over five years.
Imperial Valley College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
401 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Imperial Valley College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 39:1 over five years.
The Imperial Valley College diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,511 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
4,085 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
4,426 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
92%
47%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
4%
23%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.70
College Completion Rate
32%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,365 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,525 is more than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,365
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,525
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
79%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Imperial Valley College is part of the Imperial Community College District. Its boundaries encompass seven high school districts that serve Imperial County residents. The high school districts are Calexico Unified, Central Union, Holtville Unified, Imperial Unified, Brawley Union, Calipatria Unified and San Pasqual Unified. The original Imperial Valley College main campus, which opened in September 1962, consisted of library, science laboratories, fine arts rooms, student activities building, academic classrooms, administration and faculty offices, social science rooms, physical education shower and locker rooms, and agricultural education classrooms and shop. The Imperial Valley College campus is located on a 160-acre site at the intersection of Highway 111 and Aten Road, in Imperial, California. This location is in the heart of Imperial County and is within reasonable commuting distance of all of the cities in the Valley. There are also extended campus centers in the cities of El Centro, Brawley and Calexico. In order to meet its educational mandate, Imperial Valley College offers 900 different courses in 56 areas of study ranging from Administration of Justice to Welding Technology. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges reaccredited Imperial Valley College in 2001 for a period of six years. As one of the 71 community college districts in California, its educational mission, as defined in the state master plan for higher education and by statute, is to provide lower division transfer education, vocational and career education, and basic skills education to prepare students to succeed in college.
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